Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has defended Ruben Amorim’s criticisms of the team and says the head coach’s comments fired him up. Amorim previously said this United team were “maybe the worst in history” following last weekend’s 3-1 home defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion.

Manchester United are seriously lacking in a number of aspects at the moment. Their manager Ruben Amorim, who is only a few months into his job at Old Trafford, has already declared his team as the worst ever in the club’s long history,

Manchester United moved up to fourth in the Europa League table with sights set on earning a bye to the round of 16.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has backed head coach Ruben Amorim’s controversial remarks about the team, admitting they motivated him.The comments came after United’s 3-1 defeat to

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes' future will - eventually - become a talking point as the Portuguese midfielder heads closer towards the end of his contract.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has responded to Ruben Amorim’s claim that this current crop of United players could be considered ‘the worst in the club’s history.’Fernandes scored

He strikes in added time to give the Red Devils a 2-0 win over Rangers that puts them on course for the Europa League last 16. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Their only defeat came at Rangers back in October when they were beaten 4-0, with Vaclav Cerny scoring twice. Their wins came against Rigas FS, PAOK Salonika, Midtjylland and FK Qarabag while they have secured goalless draws with Olympiakos and Hoffenheim so it won’t be an easy match for United, although it probably should be.

The Manchester United captain struck in the final moments after another ponderous performance from Ruben Amorim’s side

Toby Collyer made his first start in Europe for Man United against Rangers and delivered a strong display at Old Trafford.

Bruno Fernandes has defended Ruben Amorim after his harsh comments on Manchester United’s players (Getty) Bruno Fernandes insists Ruben Amorim did not mean his scathing analysis

Manchester United closed in on a direct passage to the Europa League last 16 thanks to Bruno Fernandes' late winner to beat Rangers 2-1.